Nursing Care Assistant I/Health Unit Coordinator - Duke University Hospital - 6DCT (Day Shift)

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About Duke University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2022-2023. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Discover what makes Duke University Hospital unique and how you can advance your career as part of the team.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

 

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

 

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duti ge of procedures and techniques involved in administeringroutine and spe italWorking knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precaut ask list.Use available technology to request and coordinate patient tran patient information, generatereports, schedule appointments and manage t d special procedures that areapplicable to work performedWorking knowled , Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of sterile techniques ancial treatments to patientsWorking knowledge of sanitation, personal hygionsA bility to withstand prolonged standing and walkingHeavy lifting andiene and basic health andsafety precautions applicable to work in a hospon sk ill when answering the telephoneandinteracting with patients, visiinto the electronic medical record(EMR).Exhibit professional communicatiPN. P erform a varietyof clerical duties involved in preparing, maintainir/>Work Performed

Administer treatment and personal care proces inthe direct careof patients under the direct supervision of an RN/Lsport .Assign nursing staff to communication systems. Perform other relaedure s to patients including,but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaviders to requestdiets, treatments, nursing services, equipment and diagnolved in operating theorganization's patient care information system. Acknowl edge orders onEMR task list , verify printout and input verified orstic andlaboratory tests and procedures.Assemble and maintain patient chteddu ties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledgeng, and p rocessingpatient, unit (s) and hospital data and records to incecord pat ient data in electronic medical records (EMR) andreport to Nursthe abili ty to transport stretcher and wheelchairpatients to various hong changin g clothing,cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making, assiarts from admission through dischargePrepare and upload paper documentsher office equipmentAbility to deal tactfully and courteously with the ppractices a nd proceduresWorking knowledge of spelling and medical terminology.Abili ty to apply specific departmental rules and regulations relaton;provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs ae tasks und er the direction ofan RN/LPN to assist medical and nursing pespital loca tions may be required.Ability to understand and follow oral arsonnel in the examination,treatment and care of patients.Retrieve and rorganize an d set prioritiesAbility to operate a computer terminal and ottors and ot her staff members.Navigate electronic medical record, accessnd written i nstructions.Ability to document and communicate pertinent ining toverify ing, processing and maintaining records and formsAbility tosting withamb ulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder eliminatitechnology to include computers,scanners, communication system and othendcomfort of a ssigned patients.Perform a variety of selected patient care noting any n ew abnormal changes in the patient'scondition.Participate-professional b edside patient careBasic knowledge and the ability to user systems.< br/>

Level Characteristics

N/A

ublicAbility to establish an d maintain effective relationships with otherpersonnelWorking knowledge of principles and practices of providing nonlude operating theorganizati on's patient care information systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Completion of a Level I - Nurse Aide education program approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or successful completion of the NC - approved Nurse Aide I competency test. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

N/A

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant (NAI) with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings or pending of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property. AHA Basic Healthcare provider certification must be maintained/ completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.

 

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